Category Archives: Recipes

When it takes three hours to prepare, it’s not really a holiday. But your family and friends will be glad you went to all that effort. Paella originated in Valencia, on Spain’s Mediterranean coast. If the Wikipedia entry is to … Continue reading →

During the Great Depression, my grandfather fed his family with his gun and his garden. From that magic plot in upstate New York, he grew more vegetables than any home gardener has a right to grow in a measly 250 … Continue reading →

At the end of dinner the other night, my wife said, “This is a keeper. You should write this down.” So I did, and I think it’s worth sharing. Squash sautéed with pears and ground turkey. Don’t laugh till you’ve … Continue reading →

In our house, the cooking goes in waves. For a month or two, I’m totally organized, I know what I want to prepare, and I have a list. Right now, I’m at the other end of the spectrum. Plan? What … Continue reading →

I’ve always been intimidated by Chinese cooking. We grew up with the occasional meal in a Chinese restaurant, and the meals always looked complicated to prepare. This meal can be ready in under an hour – great if you come … Continue reading →

For the abundance of Swiss chard in our garden right now, I recreated a dish I’ve consumed more than once at Nicola’s in Lake Placid, NY. There are multiple variations on this: one can substitute other greens for chard; use … Continue reading →

Basil is one of the staples of our garden. Each spring, I plant as much as my wife will let me get away with. To me, pesto embodies the aromas of summer and the simple pleasures of eating. This classic … Continue reading →